[Fishing-guy]

I have a Catholic friend who avoided getting a amniocentesis, even though she was in the high risk group, just because of this dilemma.

[NYer]

I have a Catholic friend who avoided getting a amniocentesis, even though she was in the high risk group, just because of this dilemma.

God bless her! I would have done the same.

[sarasmom]

I avoided an amniocentesis 12 years ago, because I was high risk, and the test caused an abortion in 1/200 cases.
My OB/GYN was certain my child would be born with Downs Syndrome, because of the numerous sonograms he scheduled.
I defied him, and my HMO backed my decision.
Fortunately I was not a 20 something pregnant mother, who believed that doctors knew everything.
I was a thirty something wonan, and had my child been born less than "perfect", I still wanted her,loved her already, and would have dealt with any problems as best I could.
My daughter still had a few holes in her heart at birth, that all closed naturally and completely before 24 months, and she is not a Downs Syndrome child.
I wonder how many women have aborted their "normal" children
based on the medical opinions and heavy pressure from their doctors?
I don't consider myself "special", and I never actively wished for a Downs Syndrome child.
The probability was an additional heavy stress during my final trimester of pregnancy.
Women who have aborted their babies don't want to hear about women like me.
If I were them, I would avoid me too!
Sigh....